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Strengthening National Statistics – Videoblog 22
In his weekly video blog, Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses recent reports pertaining to the publication and reporting of national statistics in which he called for less ambiguity in how these figures are presented to the media and the public. Prof. Scicluna explains that when he fulfilled the role of an MEP, he…
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Annual Meeting of World Bank Group (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington – Videoblog 21
In his weekly video blog, Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses his recent visit to Washington to attend the annual meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He explains that such meetings represent an opportunity for representatives of the attending countries to not only obtain a deeper understanding…
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ECB welcomes a second-deputy governor at CBM – Videoblog 20
In his weekly blog, Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna explains the proposed amendments to the Central Bank Act, which he presented to parliament a few days ago, which propose, among other changes, the creation of a new Deputy Governor position within the Central Bank of Malta. Prof. Scicluna explains that this change must be…
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Returning Enemalta to financial health
Part 1 – Videoblog 18 Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses the recently-signed Memorandum of Understanding between Malta and China regarding the state-owned entity Enemalta, and addresses various questions and criticisms which surfaced over the last few days. Prof. Scicluna explains that the new Government’s plan was to bring about a change in…
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“Id-Dipartiment tad-Dwana għandu jkollu bilanċ bejn l-Infurzar tar-Regolamenti u bejn li jiffaċilita l-kummerċ” – Jum id-Dwana
Il-Ġimgħa, 27 ta’ Settembru 2013, Malta ċċelebrat Jum id-Dwana, li mmarkat ukoll l-għeluq il-45 sena minn meta twaqqfet l-ewwel unjoni tad-dwana bejn il-membri stati tal-UE. Tradizzjonalment Jum id-Dwana jiġi mtella’ matul l-aħħar jiem ta’ Settembru. F’diskors matul il-festa nhar il-Ġimgħa filgħaxija fil-Magazino Hall, il-Valletta Waterfront, il-Ministru għall-Finanzi Prof. Edward Scicluna enfasizza l-funzjoni importanti mwettqa mid-Dipartiment…
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Fitch and Moody’s Reports on Malta – Videoblog 17
In his weekly blog, Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses credit rating agency Fitch’s recent report, and the recently-signed Memorandum of Understanding between Malta and China which is part of the new Government’s plan to return Enemalta to financial viability. He explains that while Fitch’s appraisal is a fair one as it considers the…
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Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting – Grand Hotel, Mgarr – 17.09.2013
Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna, with Gozo Minister Dr. Anton Refalo and Parliamentary Secretary for Rights of Persons with Disability and Active Aging Care Dr Franco Mercieca in attendance, meets with members of the public and answers queries and concerns related to the budget preparation process during the third Pre-Budget 2014 Consultation Public Meeting on…
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PENSIONS: The Issues involved – Videoblog 16
In his weekly blog, Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses the various issues involved in any discussion on pensions. He explains that solutions are not straightforward. Sometimes they can be costly in terms of public spending. This is especially the case, he argues, when it comes to attempting to address pension anomalies, or addressing…
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Coase Theorem – Videoblog 15
Il-blog jaghti giegh lin-Noble Prize winner fl-ekonomija Ronald Coase li ghadu kemm miet fl-eta ta’ 102 sena. Il-kontribut tieghu juri kif ix-xjenza tal-ekonomija tmur il-quddiem. F’dan il-kaz dwar spjegazzjonijiet li jirrigwardjaw id-ditti tan-negozju u r-rimedji ta’ problemi ambjentali. Is-soluzzjoni innovattiva u unika ta’Coase baqghet tissemma bhala it-Teorema ta’ Coase – Monday, 9th September, 2013
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Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting – Inspire, Marsascala – 11.09.2013
[nggallery id=154] – Wednesday, 11th September, 2013